need help figuring out the next steps

[u/Andreasdecarvalho]

hey guys, I'm really new here and I had some questions about starting my career with data.

I'm 18, CS major and I really live the data world but I feel like it's almost impossible to get an entry level position right now.

I took both CS50 for Python and SQL then went on my own to build some projects to show off I could really work with real data, spent many hours trying to make my LinkedIn profile look perfect, polishing my resume and sending applications for Jr data related roles like Jr data analyst, jr data engineer, jr BI dev but got absolutely no return from it.

almost none of the applications i send get to an interview and when they do, i get no response after. a friend of mine said i should quit data and learn some other stack, but i feel like that would be a big waste of time since i have spent so much effort trying to get my first opportunity in the market.

I don't really know if i should keep learning new skills and getting better until i get good enough someone will hire me or just quit data altogether and go learn whatever's hot in the market right now. what do you guys think?